Capacitor Code Lookup
This simple little calculator will allow you to quickly lookup those three digit codes written on your capacitors. Calculate values
Reading capacitor codes
This is something that I struggled with for a while and I still have moments where my brain just won't work it out 🙂 - so don't panic...you're not on your own! Box Caps We'll start with covering box caps as these can be the trickiest to get your head around - nail...
Top mount jacks and power in a Hammond 1590B
This one isn't for the faint hearted. There's very little room for error here - but sometimes you want to do it or you have a customer who asks for it. Here's a printable template to help you (we still take no responsibility if you drill it wrong!) - just make sure...
Wiring 2 effects boards into one enclosure
Sometimes you want to get 2 effects into one enclosure - and why not! It's not actually as tricky as it appears - just follow the diagram below and you're good to go. Just remember which effect you want first! (if you want to toggle the order keep your eye's open for...
Build an Audio Probe box
If you've a broken pedal or a build that just isn't working as it should - an audio probe is an invaluable tool to have - and it's also super easy to make! A note of caution: Some pedals have serious voltage inside - they may only take 9V DC in...but can up that...
Transistor Pinout Search
Easily find the basic information on the most commonly used transistors! Enter your search ID Type Pinout Datasheet Search J201 N-Channel J-Fet J201 Datasheet J112 N-Channel J-Fet J112 Datasheet J113 N-Channel J-Fet J113 Datasheet BC107 NPN - Metal Can BC107 Datasheet...
Build a guitar pedal test box with an Audio Probe
Here's our completed test box! If you're going to be venturing into building guitar pedals - one of the most valuable things you can build is a test box. Not only will it help you with your soldering skills, but it makes testing and debugging your builds far easier...
nF / uF / pF Calculator
A quick and easy calculator for all your nF / uF / pF conversions uF / nF / pF Calculator Enter your uF value here Enter your nF value here Enter your pF value here Guide to cap numbers... Seen those numbers on the caps and wondered what the hell they are? me too!...
How to socket components
Using sockets on your builds is a must and it's something we can't stress enough. We've all been there and built a board without using sockets…and either put the wrong part in or put in in backwards…or fried it with too much heat - it happens to everyone! It also...
Cleaning your PCB after soldering
So you've finished your board, everything's working...but the back of the board looks like a flux induced crime scene. Here we'll go through the simple steps of cleaning off that excess flux to get your board looking all shiny and professional. What do you need?...